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Three Sod Busters, all appear never used, but there are handling marks and some spots of superficial oxidation.
German Sod Busters are hard to date exactly, but i think these are from early 1980's or maybe from 1970's, and definitely NOT recent production.
From the bottom up:
Schlieper Eye Brand ("3 Eye", considered best ever) 4 5/8" with Hardwood handles, strong spring but is pinchable and be sure to keep fingers clear when closing for fear of amputation. Steel is 1095 here and i think the same for the other two.
Kissing Crane Germany, 4 7/8", Hardwood handles, spring similar to Schlieper
Friedr. Herder Abr.Sohn, Germany, 4 1/8", Hardwood handles, blade action is a bit stiff but fine. needs drop of oil.
If you follow Sod Busters on ebay, you know that unused older German ones are not often seen and are very collectible (and very, very, useable). This Schlieper & Herder could go for $100 each and about $75 for the K.C.
Price: $230 for all three. Includes PP fees and shipping.
Please PM or email me if interested.
thanks, kj
German Sod Busters are hard to date exactly, but i think these are from early 1980's or maybe from 1970's, and definitely NOT recent production.
From the bottom up:
Schlieper Eye Brand ("3 Eye", considered best ever) 4 5/8" with Hardwood handles, strong spring but is pinchable and be sure to keep fingers clear when closing for fear of amputation. Steel is 1095 here and i think the same for the other two.
Kissing Crane Germany, 4 7/8", Hardwood handles, spring similar to Schlieper
Friedr. Herder Abr.Sohn, Germany, 4 1/8", Hardwood handles, blade action is a bit stiff but fine. needs drop of oil.
If you follow Sod Busters on ebay, you know that unused older German ones are not often seen and are very collectible (and very, very, useable). This Schlieper & Herder could go for $100 each and about $75 for the K.C.
Price: $230 for all three. Includes PP fees and shipping.
Please PM or email me if interested.
thanks, kj
